ONLINE STUDENT MICRO-CHALLENGE • 2026

BUILD AI

STOP SCAMS

PROTECT PEOPLE

The AI Anti-Scam Student Micro-Challenge is a nationwide online challenge inviting university students to propose creative and practical ideas that help combat digital scams and online fraud. Participants will submit their ideas through a structured Innovation Canvas template provided by the organisers.

What teams build

AI defenses with real impact

Three challenge tracks, one mission: stop online scams.

Track 1

Detect
Scams

Ideas that help users identify phishing links, fake websites, impersonation scams and suspicious online behaviour.

Output: URL checker, inbox alerting, and content risk scoring
Track 2

Prevent
Fraud

Solutions that help reduce scam risks, improve awareness and prevent financial losses before they happen.

Focus: real-time analysis, confidence scoring, action guidance
Track 3

Protect
Communities

Concepts that improve digital safety for students, families, senior citizens and vulnerable communities.

Outcome: safer behavior, better reporting, faster intervention

Challenge Brief

Build ideas that make digital safety real

Online scams and digital fraud continue to affect millions of people across society. This challenge encourages university students across Malaysia to contribute innovative ideas that improve scam awareness, fraud prevention and digital community safety.

Instead of building a full application or system, participants will present their ideas through a structured Innovation Canvas submission. No coding experience is required.

Idea themes

  • AI-powered concepts
  • Scam awareness campaigns
  • Fraud prevention solutions
  • Educational platforms
  • Detection tools
  • Community safety initiatives
  • Prototype concepts

Why Participate?

Build your skills, portfolio, and real-world impact

Open to university students nationwide from all disciplines and backgrounds.

WIN PRIZES & RECOGNITION

Stand a chance to win prizes and gain recognition for your ideas.

BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO

Strengthen your CV, LinkedIn, and student portfolio with innovation experience.

E-CERTIFICATE

Receive an official participation certificate upon successful submission.

REAL-WORLD IMPACT

Work on actual scam and fraud issues affecting communities today.

Participate online, work on real-world scam challenges and showcase your ideas through the Innovation Canvas.

Why this matters

Online scams evolve every day, but so can our defenses. This online challenge brings builders, designers, and researchers together to create AI tools that detect threats early, prevent fraud fast, and protect communities at scale.

AI Anti-Scam challenge · Build practical defenses for real people.

Timeline

8th June 2026 – 15th June 2026

Challenge Open

15th June 2026 (7pm)

Challenge Briefing

26th June 2026 (11.59pm)

Submission Date

27th – 28th June 2026

Evaluation

29th June 2026 (6pm)

Winner Announcement

Prizes

1st Place

RM500

2nd Place

RM300

3rd Place

RM200

Official e-certificates of participation for all successful submissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Discover quick and comprehensive answers to common questions about the challenge format, submission, and participation requirements.